CESC staff join efforts to restore power supply in cyclone-hit A.P.

The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has joined forces with Andhra Pradesh to assist in restoring power following the devastation caused by Cyclone Murusu. This altruistic move comes under the guidance of the Chief Minister and the Energy Minister, with Karnataka’s electricity supply corporations also offering their support to the affected state.

Cyclone Murusu has left a trail of destruction, causing damage to approximately 2,000 electricity poles in Andhra Pradesh, as well as disrupting power supply at three or four 33-kilovolt substations. Consequently, several regions are currently grappling with a complete lack of electricity.

In response to this crisis, CESC has assembled a dedicated team of professionals, comprising an Executive Engineer, two Assistant Executive Engineers, an Assistant Engineer, three Junior Engineers, and 80 skilled linemen. This highly skilled group has been equipped with four trucks, four digger machines, and other essential technical equipment and materials, all earmarked for the restoration effort.

Their primary tasks will include clearing damaged electricity poles, erecting new ones, repairing power lines, and re-establishing connectivity to the substations.

To ensure a swift recovery, the CESC team will collaborate closely with the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Department, leveraging their combined expertise to expedite the restoration of power supply to the affected regions. CESC Managing Director, M.S. Archana, emphasized that extending assistance to fellow Indians during a time of crisis is not only their duty but also their moral obligation. "We will provide all necessary support for the restoration work," she affirmed.